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In reply to the discussion: Democrats should pull the Jesus card [View all]LAGC
(5,330 posts)So many social factors converging that change was bound to happen, regardless of religion being involved (on both sides, I might add.)
Rev. King was just in the right place at the right time, being able to capitalize off of people's frustrations. But a lot has changed in 50 years. We no longer need religious figureheads to drive public policy.
When gay marriage becomes legal in all 50 states, it won't be because of religion, but in spite of it. We are becoming less and less of a Christian nation, and more of a melting pot that favors no particular religious views.
No one's saying you shouldn't be able to speak out and try to change people's minds, just don't try to use the government as your vehicle to force your particular religious views on everyone else.
We need more Separation of Church and State, not less.